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Official government economics study site of the national dialogue on GM food. Includes projects and
documents.
http://www.strategy.gov.uk/output/Page3673.asp
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i-bio UK: Information Biotechnology
A government-led site provides a rapid and comprehensive breakdown of relevant material and where
to find it. Includes industry, investment, research, government, general knowledge and the UK
biotech regulatory atlas.
http://www.i-bio.gov.uk/
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National Centre for Biotechnology Education: GM Food Information
NCBE, an independently-funded part of the University of Reading, provided educational materials and
training courses. Includes extensive links including regulations, analysis, reports and
publications, organizations and agencies.
http://www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk/NCBE/GMFOOD/menu.html
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Defra: Farm-Scale Evaluations of Genetically Modified Crops
Information about the three-year programme allowing independent researchers to study the effect of
Genetically Modified Herbicide Tolerant (GMHT) crops: oilseed rape (both spring and autumn sown);
beet (fodder and sugar varieties); and maize.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/fse/index.htm
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Defra: GM (Genetic Modification)
Includes news, information and UK opinion, legislation, background information and research.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/gm/
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The Royal Society: GM Plants
Includes oral evidence and papers from their independent study, including the final report on 4
February 2002: Genetically Modified Plants for Food Use and Human Health - An Update.
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/policy/cur_gm.htm
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The Agriculture and Environment Biotechnology Commission
Strategic advisory body on biotechnology issues affecting agriculture and the environment.
Information about the Commission and its work, with downloadable copies of reports.
http://www.aebc.gov.uk/
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Defra: Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE)
An independent group composed of leading scientists whose main function is to give statutory advice
to UK Government Ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release and
marketing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/acre/index.htm
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HSC - Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification (ACGM)
Official site of the committee advising the HSC/E on all aspects of the contained use of
genetically modified organisms. Includes agenda papers and newsletters.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/hsc/iacs/acgm/index.htm
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GM Science Review
Official government site about genetic modification. The national dialogue on GM includes three
main strands: this science review, a public debate and an economics study. Includes topic areas,
transcripts and papers from earlier Open Meetings, and papers and links as the Review progresses.
http://www.gmsciencedebate.org.uk/
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GM Nation? - The Public Debate
Official government site for the country's first nationwide public discussion around GM issues
taking place in June 2003. Offers information about genetic modification and how to participate in
the debate until the 18 July deadline.
http://www.gmpublicdebate.org/
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Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology - Report on GM Food Labelling
The office's stance against the EU's proposals for labelling GM foods, which it considers a
de-facto extension of a moratorium on the approval of GM foods, which the Office considers illegal.
http://www.parliament.uk/post/nfr/pn172.pdf
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